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After getting accepted in to Bouquets to Art for the first time last year, I knew I wanted to do something big! I was given only a few art pieces to chose from and I decided upon, “Now Who’s Got the Blueprints” by William Wiley. I chose the piece because it had great lines and there was one big red swooping form that really jumped out at me. Once I came up with a concept, which was very easy, it {Read More}
I was introduced to photographer Annabella Charles through Karin Woodward, creator of Flower Wheel and owner of Haute Horticulture, and instantly fell in love with her photography work and how she captures the essence of flowers. I have a feeling you’ll love her work, too! What inspired you to become a photographer? My mother handed me a camera when I was 11 years old on a trip back to Italy ( she is from Italy ) I took a ridiculous {Read More}
Our great friend Holly Rutt of Sweet Pea Design in Michigan shared these two videos with us earlier this week and we had to share them with you. I was not only struck by the beautiful designs but the quality of the flowers is just amazing! By Appointment Only Design – Behind the scenes, The Langham – Part 1 from The Dreamcatchers on Vimeo. By Appointment Only Design – Behind the scenes, The Langham – Part 2 from The Dreamcatchers {Read More}
I’ve been reading Contstance Spry’s biography lately. I’m inspired by so many things about her-that she took risks, that she followed her gut and her own sense of style and that “bought local” and used non-traditional, local elements for her designs. I definitely strive to be as brave, as creative and as committed as constance spry.
Do you mean Susan Shepard’s Surprising Life of Constance Spry? I DEVOURED that book on a trip to the UK (seemed like a good fit). I definitely agree- it made me want to use more local plants and flowers and take more risks.